What do you, dear readers, think the following statement from The Great Controversy means? Thoughts welcomed in the "comments" section.
"The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of the Spirit of God. The arguments have been presented. The seed has been sown, and now it will spring up and bear fruit. The publications distributed by missionary workers have exerted their influence, yet many whose minds were impressed have been prevented from fully comprehending the truth or from yielding obedience. Now the rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, and the honest children of God sever the bands which have held them. Family connections, church relations, are powerless to stay them now. Truth is more precious than all besides. Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth, a large number take their stand upon the Lord's side." {GC 612.2}
2 comments:
Sounds like a description of the Latter Rain, when the Holy Spirit illumines the world with glory. It's kind of encouraging to remember that even though our arguments fail, our books are rejected, and our contacts get too busy, it's ultimately not up to us to ripen the wheat.
When the last-day events begin to take place, all the seeds that have been planted prior to that time will take root and connections will be made in people's minds. We need to do our part in planting seeds now, but we must remember that it is the Holy Spirit who will bring those seeds to fruition.
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